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Historical financing announcements include Censys's $8.3 million Series A announced July 12, 2022, and VerdeGo's $12 million Series A announced July 27, 2022. VerdeGo separately reported that its A-1 financing closed in July 2024 above a $4 million target and that full-scale VH-4T prototype testing took place at its Daytona Beach technical center. These dated company announcements are not measures of current citywide investment. (Claims 112276, 112284, 112286, 112287)
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Historical financing announcements include Censys's $8.3 million Series A announced July 12, 2022, and VerdeGo's $12 million Series A announced July 27, 2022. VerdeGo separately reported that its A-1 financing closed in July 2024 above a $4 million target and that full-scale VH-4T prototype testing took place at its Daytona Beach technical center. These dated company announcements are not measures of current citywide investment. (Claims 112276, 112284, 112286, 112287)
Volusia County says its Innovation Hub serves startups through midsize businesses across the county, so its scope is regional rather than city-only. As of October 4, 2026, the advertised LaunchPad Volusia cohort was scheduled to meet Fridays from September 25 through November 20, 2026; late enrollment was unverified. The county's 2026 Volusia Innovation Challenge round was marked closed. Its page displayed a closed label alongside 2027 application instructions and a January 31, 2027 deadline, leaving the next intake unresolved. (Claims 112313, 112318, 112332, 112325, 112326, 112333)
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Daytona Beach ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #503 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
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Who's based in Daytona Beach
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What the sources say about Daytona Beach
Launch Your Venture's official page directs prospective student founders to await next year's contest details.
Source: Launch Your VentureVolusia County's official page identifies Economic Scene as a weekly newsletter; this is a discovery route, not enrollment.
Source: Accelerate Your Business Startup with LaunchPad VolusiaThe official Volusia Innovation Challenge route is closed for the 2026 round and should be checked for a clarified 2027 intake.
Source: Volusia Innovation ChallengeLaunchPad's official September-cohort page links a registration route for the in-progress cohort; late enrollment could not be confirmed.
Source: LaunchPad VolusiaThe same September 2026 StartupBlink page reports Daytona Beach at rank 146 within the United States.
Source: Top Startups in Daytona Beach for September 2026StartupBlink's September 2026 city listing reports Daytona Beach at global rank 530; its municipal or metro boundary is not specified.
Source: Top Startups in Daytona Beach for September 2026
Questions about Daytona Beach
How does Daytona Beach rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #503 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Daytona Beach?
1 investor based in Daytona Beach has a profile here: Thoroughbred Capital Partners. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Daytona Beach?
Yes. Daytona Beach has 1 accelerator on record, including USA Accelerator.
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